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(More customer reviews)With the conversion from analog to digital TV signals to be completed by 2009, I wanted to extend the life of my 5-year old analog set.I had read that some of the newer digital recorders have tuners in them, enabling them to function as the converter box that will eventually be required when the signal switch is complete.Moreover, the recorder will still be useful when the analog TV is replaced with a HDTV.Since I did not have a digital recorder, that would be another benefit.
The VXD655 turned up during my search.Since my TV is a Sony, I thought it would be a good match.This DVD/VCR recorder combo also would enable me to get rid of my old tape player and save space.
The unit has exceeded my expectations.I had been receiving a very good quality picture with a modest roof-top antenna, but going digital really kicked the quality up a notch or two it terms of more accurate colors and picture sharpness.I am fortunate in that all of the local over-the-air signals come from the same direction, the transmission towers all being clustered on a high spot about 15 miles from my home.I do have an antenna rotator but do not have to touch it.I am receiving all the local stations with great quality plus some secondary channels the stations operate.With the resulting high quality of my TV picture, there is no reason to hurry into getting a high def.
DVD and VCR recording and playback are accomplished easily, and there are several recording quality or duration choices.The unit handles Rewrite DVDs and I am using them much as one would use a hard drive.The recorder also provides for easy dubbing back and forth between tapes and disks.Editing recorded media is a bit slow using the remote to select letters from an on screen keyboard.This is a function that can more easily be done on a computer.
Setup was painless.A quick start guide is included.I do recommend spending a few bucks extra for an s-video hookup cable if your TV provides an input socket.If there is a downside, it is the remote control.The buttons seem to require much more pressure to activate them than the two older Sony remotes that I have.Consequently, I find it frequently necessary to give the remote control a second squeeze.
In sum, the unit works great for my needs.
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A DVD Recorder/VCR Combo that allows you to easily preserve your memories or record favorite terrestrial HD programming.
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